Salt Flats BUB 7 speed trials

[alansean]

For the third year in a row we went out and spent a week at the BUB Speed Trials in Bonneville, Ut, at the salt flats.

This year we ran my 1994 Ducati M900.

Here is a video of the M900 doing its first run on the salt. Top speed in the timed mile (mile 1 with the green flags) 124mph.



and a few photos:

me:


wifey:



We also crewed for my bother-in-law's stream liner side car, the Flying Kiwi2.


It set a new AMA record, 182.411


Video of both Kiwi2 runs, run 1 N to S


Run 2 S to N


All week we were visited by some A-10's from the local AFB. Video shot with my Droid X:

[Dietrich]

Super cool!  It's on my list of things to do...get to the Salt Flats!

[alansean]

Well they can always use volunteers!

Now Felicia is famous: http://motorcyclepictureoftheday.blogspot.com/2010/09/murph-da-surf-goes-to-bonneville-salt.html

[triangleforge]

Very cool, Alan & Felicia!!!

How rough & rutted does the salt get along the course? It looked a lot bouncier for the Kiwi's run, though that might also be camera position & suspension differences.

Nice job!!!

[alansean]

The return run, miles 11-9.5 were very rough. That is what I think you saw on the video. Otherwise it is pretty smooth. Of course the Kiwi doesn't have that much suspension.

Very cool, Alan & Felicia!!!

How rough & rutted does the salt get along the course? It looked a lot bouncier for the Kiwi's run, though that might also be camera position & suspension differences.

Nice job!!!

[dinenoj]

Way to go!
Have you two done this before?
Looks like a good time and perfect weather too.

[alansean]

This is the first year we ran a bike. We have been the previous two years a pit crew for Felicia's brother who runs the Flying Kiwi2.

[Monster Dave]

VERY COOL - there was another guy up there from South West Rides who's set numerous records on his bike - that looks like a totally awesome experience!

Thanks for posting up!